Molly Midyette, convicted in 2006 death of son, transferring to Boulder halfway house

Molly Midyette has been accepted into a Community Corrections program and is expected to transfer to a Boulder County halfway house from the La Vista Correctional Facility in Pueblo in the next few months.

Midyette, now divorced and using her maiden name of Bowers, was convicted of child abuse resulting in death for not getting help in time to save her 10-week-old son Jason Midyette in 2006. Jason suffered numerous broken bones and brain damage.

Prosecutors accused Molly Midyette's then-husband Alex Midyette of causing the injuries. In a separate trial, Alex Midyette was convicted of a lesser offense. Both are appealing their convictions. A request by Molly Midyette for a new trial was denied last year.

Molly Midyette was sentenced to 16 years in prison, but she is eligible for parole in May 2014. Alex Midyette also was sentenced to 16 years in prison; he is serving his time at the Trinidad Correctional Facility and is eligible for parole in January 2016.

A Colorado Department of Corrections spokeswoman confirmed that Midyette had been approved for Community Corrections and will be transferred when a bed in Boulder County becomes available.

The terms of Community Corrections include strict supervision, but Molly Midyette would be able to look for outside work.

Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett said his office considers the transfer "appropriate."

"She's going to be eligible soon for parole, and Community Corrections provides a good transition," Garnett said today.

In an email to supporters of Molly Midyette, who believe she was unfairly blamed for her ex-husband's actions, University of Colorado Professor Joanne Belknap said Midyette's parents, Dan and Jane Bowers, are very relieved that she will be closer and that they will be able to visit her more easily.

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